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Exploring the link between farmers' objectives and the phenomenon of pasture degradation in the beef production systems of Central Brazil

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  • Costa, F. P. & Rehman, T., 1999. "Exploring the link between farmers' objectives and the phenomenon of pasture degradation in the beef production systems of Central Brazil," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 61(2), pages 135-146, August.
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